Discussion on “Variable-speed alternating-current motors without commutators” before the North Midland Centre, at Leeds, 9 January, 1923

1923 ◽  
Vol 61 (316) ◽  
pp. 330-330
Keyword(s):  
Alternating Current ◽  
Variable Speed ◽  
The North

scholarly journals Variable-Speed Engines on Wind Farm Support Vessels

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristian Eikeland Holmefjord ◽  
Lars Husdal ◽  
Martijn de Jongh ◽  
Sverre Torben
Keyword(s):  
Direct Current ◽  
Diesel Engines ◽  
Wind Farm ◽  
East Coast ◽  
Frequency Converter ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Alternating Current ◽  
Variable Speed ◽  
Fixed Frequency ◽  
Fuel Savings

We examine the fuel savings of Edda Passat, a newly constructed wind farm support vessel that utilizes a common direct current (DC) grid. This enables its diesel engines to operate at variable speeds by using frequency converter technology. A detailed investigation of these benefits has been performed based on real-life measurements from three months of operations in the Race Bank wind farm off the east coast of England. The calculated fuel savings of Edda Passat achieved via its variable-speed engines are 21% lower compared to using a conventional alternating current (AC) grid with a fixed frequency. This paper will explain the technology, measurements, and results in detail.

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